31 Days of Praying for the Unsaved: Interceding for Hearts to Receive Christ

God’s heart is for all people to come to the knowledge of salvation through Jesus Christ. As believers, we have the privilege and responsibility to intercede for those who do not yet know Christ. Whether we are praying for family members, friends, or people we have never met, our prayers have the power to soften hearts, open eyes, and invite the Holy Spirit to work in their lives.

This 31-day prayer guide is designed to help you pray for the salvation of those who are far from God. Each day’s prayer focuses on specific aspects of their journey to faith—from conviction of sin to a deep revelation of God’s love. As you lift up the unsaved, trust that God is pursuing them with His grace, and that your prayers are part of the process of drawing them into His kingdom.

• Day 1: Praying for God’s Heart for the Lost
  Heavenly Father, give me Your heart for the lost. Help me to see them as You see them, and to pray with compassion for their salvation. In the name of Jesus, Amen. (2 Peter 3:9)
• Day 2: Praying for Softened Hearts
  Heavenly Father, I ask that You would soften the hearts of those who do not yet know You. Remove the hardness and barriers that keep them from accepting Your love. In the name of Jesus, Amen. (Ezekiel 36:26)
• Day 3: Praying for Conviction of Sin
  Heavenly Father, I pray that the unsaved would feel the conviction of the Holy Spirit regarding their sin. Help them to recognize their need for a Savior and turn to You in repentance. In the name of Jesus, Amen. (John 16:8)
• Day 4: Praying for Open Eyes to See the Truth
  Heavenly Father, I ask that You open the eyes of those who are spiritually blind. Let them see the truth of the Gospel and understand the life You offer through Jesus. In the name of Jesus, Amen. (2 Corinthians 4:4)
• Day 5: Praying for God’s Grace to Draw Them
  Heavenly Father, I pray that Your grace would draw the unsaved to You. Help them to experience the power of Your love and to know that You are calling them to Yourself. In the name of Jesus, Amen. (John 6:44)
• Day 6: Praying for Protection from the Enemy’s Lies
  Heavenly Father, I ask that You protect the unsaved from the lies of the enemy. Break down the deceptions that keep them from seeing the truth, and let them hear Your voice calling them. In the name of Jesus, Amen. (John 8:44)
• Day 7: Praying for God’s Love to Break Through
  Heavenly Father, I pray that Your love would break through any barriers in the hearts of the unsaved. Help them to experience Your love in a tangible way and to be transformed by it. In the name of Jesus, Amen. (Romans 5:8)
• Day 8: Praying for Opportunities to Share the Gospel
  Heavenly Father, I ask for opportunities to share the Gospel with the unsaved. Help me to be bold in proclaiming the Good News and to share Your message with love and grace. In the name of Jesus, Amen. (Romans 10:14)
• Day 9: Praying for God to Send Laborers
  Heavenly Father, I pray that You would send laborers into the harvest field to reach the unsaved. Bring people into their lives who will speak truth and lead them to You. In the name of Jesus, Amen. (Matthew 9:37-38)
• Day 10: Praying for Wisdom in Witnessing
  Heavenly Father, I ask for wisdom in how to witness to the unsaved. Help me to speak the truth in love, to be sensitive to their needs, and to point them to You. In the name of Jesus, Amen. (Colossians 4:5-6)
• Day 11: Praying for Faith to Believe in Salvation
  Heavenly Father, I pray for faith for the unsaved to believe in the Gospel message. Help them to trust in the finished work of Jesus on the cross and to receive the gift of eternal life. In the name of Jesus, Amen. (Ephesians 2:8-9)
• Day 12: Praying for the Breaking of Strongholds
  Heavenly Father, I ask for the breaking of any strongholds that are keeping the unsaved from coming to You. Tear down any addictions, pride, or worldly attachments that stand in the way of their salvation. In the name of Jesus, Amen. (2 Corinthians 10:4)
• Day 13: Praying for Repentance
  Heavenly Father, I pray that the unsaved would come to a place of true repentance. Help them to turn away from their sins and to seek Your forgiveness and grace. In the name of Jesus, Amen. (Acts 3:19)
• Day 14: Praying for God’s Kindness to Lead to Repentance
  Heavenly Father, I ask that Your kindness would lead the unsaved to repentance. Help them to see that Your heart is for them, and that Your desire is to save them and bring them into Your family. In the name of Jesus, Amen. (Romans 2:4)
• Day 15: Praying for the Power of the Holy Spirit
  Heavenly Father, I pray that the power of the Holy Spirit would move in the hearts of the unsaved. Convict them of sin, reveal the truth of Jesus, and lead them into a relationship with You. In the name of Jesus, Amen. (John 16:13)
• Day 16: Praying for God’s Timing in Their Salvation
  Heavenly Father, I trust in Your timing for the salvation of the unsaved. Help me to be patient as You work in their hearts, knowing that You are faithful to complete the work You have begun. In the name of Jesus, Amen. (Ecclesiastes 3:11)
• Day 17: Praying for Hearts to Be Prepared for the Gospel
  Heavenly Father, I ask that You prepare the hearts of the unsaved to receive the Gospel. Soften their hearts and make them ready to hear and accept the truth of Your Word. In the name of Jesus, Amen. (Luke 8:15)
• Day 18: Praying for Boldness to Speak the Truth
  Heavenly Father, I pray for boldness to speak the truth to the unsaved. Help me to share Your message with confidence and to trust in the power of the Gospel to save. In the name of Jesus, Amen. (Acts 4:29)
• Day 19: Praying for the Removal of Spiritual Blindness
  Heavenly Father, I ask that You remove any spiritual blindness that is keeping the unsaved from seeing the truth. Open their eyes to the light of the Gospel and reveal Jesus to them. In the name of Jesus, Amen. (2 Corinthians 4:4)
• Day 20: Praying for the Holy Spirit’s Conviction
  Heavenly Father, I pray that the Holy Spirit would bring deep conviction to the hearts of the unsaved. Help them to recognize their need for a Savior and to turn to You in faith. In the name of Jesus, Amen. (John 16:8)
• Day 21: Praying for God’s Protection Over Their Journey to Faith
  Heavenly Father, I ask for Your protection over the journey of the unsaved as they come to faith. Guard them from distractions, doubt, and the attacks of the enemy. In the name of Jesus, Amen. (Psalm 121:7)
• Day 22: Praying for a Revelation of God’s Love
  Heavenly Father, I pray that the unsaved would have a revelation of Your great love for them. Let them know that they are loved unconditionally and that You desire a relationship with them. In the name of Jesus, Amen. (1 John 4:9-10)
• Day 23: Praying for the Breaking of Chains
  Heavenly Father, I pray for the breaking of any chains that are holding the unsaved captive. Set them free from anything that keeps them from coming to You and help them to walk in freedom. In the name of Jesus, Amen. (Galatians 5:1)
• Day 24: Praying for Their Identity in Christ
  Heavenly Father, I pray that the unsaved would come to know their true identity in Christ. Help them to see that they are created in Your image and that You have a purpose for their life. In the name of Jesus, Amen. (Ephesians 2:10)
• Day 25: Praying for Hope in the Gospel
  Heavenly Father, I ask that the unsaved would find hope in the Gospel message. Help them to see that through Jesus, they can have eternal life, freedom, and peace. In the name of Jesus, Amen. (Romans 15:13)
• Day 26: Praying for a Personal Encounter with Jesus
  Heavenly Father, I pray that the unsaved would have a personal encounter with Jesus. Let them experience His love, grace, and power in a way that transforms their life forever. In the name of Jesus, Amen. (John 14:21)
• Day 27: Praying for God’s Will to Be Done in Their Life
  Heavenly Father, I ask that Your will be done in the lives of the unsaved. Help them to surrender to You and to walk in the plans You have prepared for them. In the name of Jesus, Amen. (Matthew 6:10)
• Day 28: Praying for Hearts to Be Open to Repentance
  Heavenly Father, I pray that the hearts of the unsaved would be open to repentance. Help them to see the need to turn away from their sins and to embrace the new life You offer. In the name of Jesus, Amen. (Acts 17:30)
• Day 29: Praying for a Hunger for God’s Word
  Heavenly Father, I ask that You create a hunger for Your Word in the hearts of the unsaved. Help them to seek the truth and to find life in the pages of Scripture. In the name of Jesus, Amen. (Matthew 4:4)
• Day 30: Praying for Eternal Life in Christ
  Heavenly Father, I pray that the unsaved would come to know the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ. Help them to trust in Your promise of salvation and to receive the gift of eternal life. In the name of Jesus, Amen. (John 3:16)
• Day 31: Praying for God’s Glory in Their Salvation
  Heavenly Father, I ask that You would be glorified through the salvation of the unsaved. Let their lives be a testimony of Your grace, mercy, and power, and use their story to bring others to You. In the name of Jesus, Amen. (Psalm 40:3)

As you complete these 31 days of prayer for the unsaved, continue to trust that God is working in their lives. Your prayers are a powerful way to intercede on their behalf, and God’s desire is for all to come to repentance and salvation. Keep praying, keep believing, and keep trusting that God is moving, even when you can’t see the results.

Salvation is God’s work, but our prayers play a vital role in partnering with Him. Be encouraged that no one is beyond His reach, and that God’s grace is sufficient to draw even the hardest of hearts to Him.